Herzog Academic College of Education offers an excellent B.Ed. degree program and Teaching Certificate course designed for English speakers — both native and proficient non-native — who wish to become fully certified English teachers in Israel.
Teaching English is one of the most in-demand professions in Israeli education and a very rewarding career for new immigrants from English-speaking countries. By helping Israeli children to acquire a solid grounding in the English language, you will empower them to succeed in the modern world.
Herzog College’s English teaching degree will qualify you to teach English as a foreign language to pupils of all ages in all types of schools throughout Israel. All our classes are taught in English, but we also support our students in learning Hebrew. We encourage interaction between native English speakers and Israeli students to their mutual benefit; the Anglos learn how to deal with Israeli classrooms, while helping the native Israeli students to improve their English proficiency.
Enriching Degree Course
The Herzog College English Teaching degree includes many enriching skills that will enhance your life as well as your teaching career. The degree course includes:
Excellent instructors, small teaching groups and individual tutoring;- Hybrid teaching, with courses taught on campus and online;
- Understanding literature, linguistics and contemporary English teaching methodologies;
- Integrating the arts, theater, improvisation, humor, and creativity in teaching English;
- Incorporating Jewish values into English teaching;
- Pedagogical practicum in schools close to your home;
- Seminars, workshops, and study days that enrich the learning process;
- Experienced teaching staff to nurture your personal and professional growth.
Click here to explore the resources on our English pedagogy page.
Practicalities
The English B.Ed. degree program at Herzog College is designed for students without any academic degree who want to earn a full B.Ed. degree in English teaching (over 3-4 years). It involves two days of learning each week on campus in Gush Etzion (Sunday and Thursday) during the first year, and one day in the college (Thursday) + one day for the school practicum (the day is flexible) during the second and the third years. There are additional asynchronous online courses to be completed at your convenience. Many students start working in school during their second year, and their practicum is included in their teaching apprenticeship (“stage” in Hebrew).
Candidates with an academic degree who wish to train for a new career as an English teacher can qualify in one or two years through a new fully-funded program commencing in September 2025 – click here for details.
To find out about our English B.Ed. degree program, we invite you to contact Dr. Odelya Ohana, Head of the Herzog College English Department, at odelya20@herzog.ac.il